DES Family News

April 11th, 2023

Dear DES Families,

We hope you are having a wonderful Spring Break! Please take a moment to carefully read school and county-related updates, policies, and information. We will see your students back on Wednesday, April 12th.

Sincerely,

Sarah Crebs

Principal of Denton Elementary School

Student Lunch Accounts

We greatly appreciate parents/guardians reviewing their child’s lunch account balance frequently and making payments ahead of time as necessary to keep the account current. If your child’s account currently has a balance, please make a payment as soon as possible so we may operate our cafeteria budget in a responsible manner. If you need assistance with a payment plan, please call Food Services at 410.479.3261.

Important Updates/Events

DES Office HOURS: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

Coming Soon in April...

April 12th-14th, 4th Grade Sultana Field Trips (Reach out to your student's teacher with questions)

April 14th, DES Morning Mile (weather permitting)

April 14th, Report Cards Sent home

April 14th, PTA Spring Fling, 6:00-8:00 pm

April 20th, 2nd Grade Field Trip @ Adkins Arboretum

April 26th, DES/RES PreK Enrollment for 23-24 (appointments only-more information to come)

On the horizon:

May 1st-May 5th-Staff Appreciation Week

May 12th, CCPS Early Dismissal Day, DES begins dismissal at 12:40 pm

May 26th, GrandFriends Day

Field Day is NOW set for 6/2/23, More information to come.

5th Grade Awards Night/5th Grade Dance 6/2/23, 5:30-8:30 pm (5th grade only)

5th Grade Celebration Day-6/8/23

Last day of school 6/9/23-Early Dismisssal

As changes and or more updates arise we will keep families informed on Apptegy.

Attention

Just a friendly reminder that toys are not to be brought into school (unless it's a fidget or approved incentive). This includes Pokemon Cards. Thank you for your support with this.

23-24 Calendar

Communication Update

Classroom-Home Feature Launching Soon in the Caroline App

Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Caroline app with a new app feature called Rooms! Rooms is a parent-teacher chat feature on the Caroline mobile app. Unlike the general information on the app, Rooms is a password-protected way for you to safely and securely communicate with your child’s teachers.

On Jan. 31, parents and guardians received instructions via email to create their Rooms login within the district app. The email will came from Apptegy, so please check your spam, just in case.

If you do not already have the district app on your phone, please download it today so you’ll be ready to login to Rooms next week. Search Caroline Schools, MD, in the App Store (iPhone) or on Google Play (Android).

Rooms Video: https://youtu.be/eULjjBn_F2o

CCPS Virtual Learning Day Plan (Inclement Weather)

Inclement Weather Day Plan for Students

The Maryland Department of Education is allowing districts to use three (3) asynchronous inclement weather days as virtual learning days. This limits the number of days that would normally have to be added on to the end of the school year.

Elementary: Folders with brief Math and/or English Language Arts assignments will be sent home in preparation for an inclement weather day. Internet/Wi-Fi will not be required to complete assignments. Assignments will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.

Secondary: Students will be able to access their assignments offline without the need for Internet/Wi-Fi access using their school-issued device. Assignments will be brief and a review of material already covered in the classroom. Work will be due shortly after school is back in session and will count as attendance for the virtual day.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND UPDATES

CCPS SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Please click this button for more information on Summer Camp for 2023

DES Parent Handbook

DES Volunteering

Please review the link and/or contact Mrs. Barnes (DES front office) We are in need of volunteers at DES! If you have time to support our students at recess, in the cafeteria, or in the classroom please consider becoming a volunteer.

DES ATTENDANCE Policy

PLEASE READ FOR A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE CCPS ATTENDANCE POLICY

CCPS Code Of Conduct Policy

Please click this button for more information regarding the CCPS discipline policy. Once on the page, click policies in the upper right corner and then pupil services, code of conduct (III.31.10)

CCPS Bullying Forms

CCPS School Lunch Updates

22-23 Free/Reduced lunch Application included

PowerSchool Information

CCPS CELL PHONE POLICY UPDATE

CCPS Communication Updates (Apptegy Information)

Please make sure you are connected through the APP-this will get you DES updates ASAP.

DES Title 1 PFE Compact

LUNCH MENU

This link will automatically update weekly

DES Title I

DES is a Title I School receiving federal funds to improve instruction in math and reading.

Parents of students attending Title 1 schools may request information about the professional qualifications of their child's teachers. Parents of elementary students may request in writing to the school principal information about their child's teacher including:

* Any college or university degree or certification held.

* The subject area of the teacher's degree or certification.

* Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a grade level or subject area.

* Whether the teacher holds a provisional certificate.

* Whether the child is served by paraprofessionals and, if so, parents may request their professional qualifications.

DISMISSAL CHANGES

All DES dismissal changes must be made by 12:00pm each day. This allows time to ensure that the teacher, student, and dismissal staff are all aware of the changes.

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.